25.10.2026 23:21
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed to have carried out three separate attacks on Saudi Arabia and claimed that many soldiers were killed and wounded. The Yemeni army announced that in the last 24 hours it had carried out 736 attacks against the Houthis and neutralized 307 people. As tension escalates in the region with mutual attacks, the US has instructed non-essential diplomatic personnel and their families in Saudi Arabia to leave the country immediately due to security risks.
Clashes continue in Yemen between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition forces supporting the Yemeni government recognized by the international community.
NEW ATTACK FROM THE HOUTHIS: SOLDIERS KILLED AND WOUNDED
In the latest statement by the Houthis, it was stated that three separate operations were carried out against Saudi Arabia, and it was claimed that soldiers were killed and wounded.
According to the claim, the targets of the attacks included Riyadh Airport, air bases in Khamis Mushait, and the naval base in Jizan. However, no figures were shared regarding the casualties allegedly caused by the attacks.
YEMENI ARMY: WE CARRIED OUT 736 PRECISION STRIKES IN 24 HOURS
The Yemeni army shared with the public the details of its latest attacks targeting the Houthis. Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Majid Abdullah al-Nazili stated that in the last 24 hours, within the scope of Operation Yemen Dawn, they carried out 736 precision strikes on military targets belonging to the Houthis, and said, 'As a result of these operations, approximately 307 people from the Houthis' command level and field elements were neutralized, and a total of 68 military vehicles and heavy and medium-caliber weapons were destroyed or rendered unusable.'
Emphasizing that the Yemeni Armed Forces continue military pressure on the Houthis, al-Nazili reminded, 'In this process, the provisions of international humanitarian law are being adhered to, and all necessary measures are being taken to protect civilians and civilian elements.'
URGENT EVACUATION ORDER FROM THE US
After the attacks, the US Embassy in Riyadh took action. In an official statement from the embassy, non-essential personnel in Saudi Arabia and their families were asked to leave the country immediately due to security risks reaching their peak.
In the statement, which noted that the decision to leave the country had been in effect since last Friday, it was recorded that Iran-backed Houthis targeted civilian airports and sensitive infrastructure in their attacks against Saudi Arabia, that civilians were killed in the attacks, and that major difficulties were experienced in air travel.
SPECIAL PERMISSION PERIOD AT AIRPORTS
In the embassy statement, it was emphasized that after the latest missile and UAV attacks, US government personnel in Saudi Arabia must obtain special permission from the chief of mission to use any airport within the country.
In the statement, which announced that King Khalid Airport in Riyadh had partially resumed domestic and some international flights, while some Riyadh flights were being operated from Prince Naif Airport in Al-Qassim, it was stated that Jeddah and Dammam airports continued operations with delays and cancellations.
In the statement, the Embassy asked American citizens to exercise maximum caution at airports against possible new attacks and the risk of airspace closures, and to confirm their flight status with airlines before setting out.
Source: İHA / AA